Tomb Raider on the Switch 2: A Thrilling New Chapter or Just a Glimpse of What's to Come?
With the success of the 2013 Tomb Raider port, fans are buzzing—could Rise and Shadow be next, or is a brand new adventure waiting in the wings?
News by Placid on Dec 24, 2025
A lot of people were surprised when the 2013 Tomb Raider game was released for the Nintendo Switch 2. It has brought new interest to the series by giving players a portable, smooth experience.
The game costs only $20 and has a special discount for people who have bought other Tomb Raider games. This makes the deal even better. People are very excited about the release, and now there is only one thing on every Tomb Raider fan's mind: what's next for the series on the Switch 2?

Asper, the group that made the Tomb Raider ports, has said that they were very happy with the great response to the 2013 game's release on the Switch. The company said that, even though nothing has been publicly announced, the positive reaction from fans has made it possible to look into it further.
It looks like the joy of the fans has shown that there may be a chance for more Tomb Raider games to come out on Nintendo systems.
Now that the Switch 2 is out, it seems like Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider could be playable on it.
People who have played Tomb Raider on PC or other systems will really enjoy the new version for Switch. The Switch 2 port doesn't have as good graphics as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, but it runs smoother and offers a seamless game experience on the go.
It's clear that the game doesn't need the best graphics to be fun. It makes up for that with great performance, which shows that really good games are often made with the basics in mind instead of just focusing on graphics.
Now, can Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider be moved to the Switch 2 just as successfully? These games first came out on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but they would need better graphics to please today's players.
The Switch 2's hardware can easily handle these ports, and it's assumed that they will have better graphics to match the upgraded console. A lot of people think these games are among the franchise's best, and the idea of playing them anywhere makes them even more thrilling.
Nintendo has already shown that it can bring older games to its platforms. The Switch 2 is home to remastered games from the seventh and eighth generations. The Switch 2 is a great choice for gamers who want to have fun without spending a lot of money.
Its low price and many available games make it attractive.
But there is still the big question of whether the Tomb Raider games will be priced correctly for a larger audience. Mario Kart World’s $80 price tag caused a lot of arguments, but it is believed that these Tomb Raider games will be worth the money in a portable format, especially since the Tomb Raider 2013 port was such a hit.
It's still not clear what will happen with the Tomb Raider series on the Switch 2, but it's clear that more games are likely to be able to make the jump. Fans are excited to see Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the app. Since the 2013 release did so well, it looks like they'll be available soon.
Also, there could be anything from new releases to the remake of the first Tomb Raider and a new Tomb Raider game.
As Nintendo's relationship with third-party makers gets stronger, more people think that more PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games will be moved to the Switch 2. How Nintendo handles these releases is the next big question.

Will they keep using unpredictable game names as a release strategy to surprise players, or will they move toward a more predictable strategy? There's no doubt that Tomb Raider's future on the Switch 2 looks bright, and there are a lot of options for making the brand even bigger.
With new games coming out and more ports possible, Nintendo seems ready to keep doing a great job bringing popular series to the Switch 2. It's clear that there are a lot of exciting things coming soon for Tomb Raider fans, even if we haven't heard any more news yet. Lara Croft's impact isn't over on Nintendo's newest system; it will live on through remakes, remasters, and new games.
Senior Editor, NoobFeed
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